Elon Musk launches Tesla robotaxi service in Austin with $4.20 flat fee for customers
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Elon Musk's ambitious promises for Tesla's driverless robotaxis have faced repeated delays since 2019, with expectations pushed to 'next year' multiple times. As the company tests a small fleet in Austin, significant challenges persist, notably as rival Waymo successfully operates a driverless taxi service in various cities. Additionally, Musk's political controversies have affected Tesla's sales and stock performance. Despite setbacks, Musk's optimism about the Austin launch is evident, but market competition intensifies as Tesla tries to catch up with established players in the autonomous vehicle industry.
During the promising yet delayed journey of Tesla robotaxis, rival Waymo has successfully launched its own driverless taxi service across several cities.
With a lengthy history of unfulfilled predictions, Elon Musk's latest expectations for robotaxis signal a critical point for Tesla amid increasing competition.
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